War Bride in a Legal Dilemma Surprises Ruth Hampton
Robert Peters, a lawyer, confronts a mistaken engagement when Ruth Hampton of Berkeley is misidentified in a newspaper notice. After a telegram discovers the mix up, Peters learns Ruth is his cousin, not his fiancée, and he continues a wartime defense case while planners set a June wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Péters
Mary Borden
Ruth Hampton
Ruth
Morton
New York
Peters
Berkeley
Cal
Robert
Ruth Hamptons
California
Western Union
Robert Peters
Bill Ruth Hampton
Bob
West
Syracuse
Food Prices Set by County Food Committee
The county food committee met at the food administrator’s office on October 29 and set price ranges for staples. Wheat flour 49 lb sack retailer $2.60-$2.88. consumer $3.05-$3.35. corn flour 10 lb sack retailer 64c consumer 75c. rye flour 9 lb sack retailer 66c consumer 7bc. rice flour per lb retailer 11 1/2c consumer 14c. Other items include cornmeal, oatmeal, hominy, sugar, beans, potatoes, onions, canned goods, raisins, salmon, evaporated milk, butter, oleomargarine, eggs, cheese, lard, lard substitute, bacon, ham, butter fat, corn syrup. PHIL I. COLE, County Administrator.
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Fair Price Committee
Food Administrator
Phil I. Cole
Notice for Publication James Hughes commutation proof filing
Department of the Interior notices James Hughes of Chateau Montana filed intent to make commutation proof on land described in homestead entry serial 043218. He will appear before U S Commissioner A C Warner in Chateau Montana on November 16, 1918 with witnesses Earl Yeager Lars L Bjordal Louis Owens and Clinton L Stillman all of Chateau. First published October 10 last November 7.
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Department of the Interior
U .S. Land Office
Great Falls
Montana
James
Hughes
Chateau
Range
Meridian
A. C. Warner
U. S
Earl Yeager
Lars L. Bjordal
Louis Owens
Clinton L. Stillman
J. A. Barker
Register
Fashion Note Warm Season Scent Lingers on Garments
A faint camphor smell sits on some outfits this season as the fashion notes describe a light odor clinging to clothes during wear. The feature notes how subtle scents accompany lightweight fabrics and seasonal styling choices.
Senator Sherman Seeks Congress Action on War Name Sake
A humorous column notes Senator Sherman of Illinois aims to elevate his famous military namesake in Congress. It adds fashion quips about camphor scent in clothing and a wry line about war maps, cakes, and pudding reflecting lighthearted commentary.
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Senator Sherman
Illinois
Congress
No Objection to Spending Saved Daylight by a Person
The text suggests no objection to a person using the daylight hours he has saved during the gimmer. It presents a directive or proposal about spending daylight time saved, implying consent or absence of resistance.
Lake Lopnor the Wandering Desert Lake
The Lopnor in eastern Turkestan, also called Lake Lop Nor, is a shallow, murky water body along the River Tarkin. It shifts across the Tayla maknon desert yearly as Tarin deposits sediment, causing a pendulum-like movement south and north over the centuries.
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Lop Nor
Tayla-maknon
Turkestan
Lopnor
Tarin
Armchair Critic Sparks Scratching Horse Debate
A government official derides an attack by a war expert as ignorance. He likens an Indy at a SPC A meeting to a naive question about preventing horse scratching, recounting a husband’s sleepless grief over a scratched horse to underscore perceived cruelty and emotion.
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Indy
Friends
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Great Falls Resident
Mrs John Underwood of 607 Fourth Ave S W Great Falls Montana recounts a kidney troubles episode in England with back ache dizzy spells and headaches. She credits Doan's Kidney Pills for relief and notes occasional recurrences from poor drinking water. price 60c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributed.
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Chateau
Dean
John Underwood
Fourth Ave
S. W
Great Falls
Mont
England
Doan
Foster- Milburn ‘Co
Msgrs
Buffalo, N. Y
Carry Food to Trench via French Lunch Dogs
A French tactic uses trained dogs as moving supply couriers to deliver lunches coffee and ammo to frontline trenches during heavy fighting. Dogs trained at Paris grounds crawl low through barrages wear gas masks pass through poison gas areas and avoid enemy fire to sustain isolated troops.
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Paris
Connie Mack Pitches Plan to Save Debutant on Decoration Day
In early Milwaukee baseball lore Connie Mack picks a young pitcher as early as possible. After a rough loss the team bench says the kid lacked run support. Joe Cantillon notes the opposing batters hunted the pitcher. Mack defends the youth noting daily morning workouts. Cantillon schedules the next morning game for Decoration Day to showcase the rookie.
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Connie Mack
Milwaukee
Joe Canton
Cantillon
Connie
Prisoner Exchanged Speaks on War Hardships
Ivan Rossiter describes enlistment in Canada, training and overseas service to England, the stand at Ypres, his capture by Germans, amputation of a finger, injuries, and alleged brutal treatment in prison camps as told to Farm and Fireside.
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Ivan Rossiter
Canada
England
Flanders
Ypres
Montenegro Sees Early Comeback In Crucial Contest
Montenegro begins a late surge in a pivotal matchup as backers rally and supporters praise renewed momentum. The team pushes toward a stronger stance, with fans highlighting improved offense and defense in a high-stakes setting.
Office grouch demands deportation of present janitor
The office grouch says he will be satisfied only with a proposal that includes the deportation of the current janitor of his fat.
Crown Prince Admits England Army Strength Affects War
The Crown Prince concedes that once England's "contemptible little army" entered the war mass German victory became unlikely. He states he knew this all along.
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England
Germany
Germans Tie Swiss Flag to Red Cross Error
A historical remark questions whether German forces will claim they fired on the Swiss flag by mistake since it resembles the Red Cross emblem, highlighting wartime confusion and flag identity concerns.
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Red Cross
Entente Occupation Could Enforce Treaty Terms
The statement argues that an allied army of occupation would best ensure compliance with any treaty terms. It suggests strong enforcement posture would deter violations and stabilize postwar arrangements.
German Trick Peace Runs Circles Instead of Confrontation
The source quips that the German approach to peace talks avoids decisive moves, choosing evasive maneuvering and circling rather than direct action or firm commitments. The remark frames the stance as passive and unproductive.
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Peace
Turbulent exchange terms anger Turkish leaders
By this time Turkish officials argue the exchange of Allah for Wotan and Mohammed for the Kaiser was a strategic mistake. The remark reflects rising frustration over political and religious concessions in the alliance.
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Allah
Wotan
Mohammed
Kaiser
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Choteau Land ®. Loan Co
Chateau Hospital
H. T. Rhoads
M. D
H. W. Bateman
M. Dd
Henry D Robison
Jas
T’ Robison
Teton Ounty Abstract CO
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
A.C. Warner
Choteau House
Choteau, Montana
E. J. Crary
DR. Stephens
U. of M
Ann. Arbor
Tooth Larson
Choteau, Mont
Yelock
Hodgskiss Hall
Co. A. Cowbell
Roy Corson
Sec’y
Swiry
D ‘Swift & CO
Seventh St
Washington, D
Great Falls, Montana
First Avenue North and
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K. R. Smith
Farmington, Moat
Fred Moran
D.V
Chotesa Orig. Co
Atc
Voterimarter
Teton County
Nme
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McClure
Chicago
Rhine
Eastern
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Baker
United States
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Montenegro
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Glasgow
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